Master trust default funds have recovered quickly following the stock market falls earlier this year, but could still be vulnerable to further Covid-related economic shocks, according to new research from Hymans Robertson....
Almost eight out of 10 retirement savers want increased power for pension companies to help prevent fraud. Research by The People’s Pension found that 78 per cent of pension savers want providers...
Aegon has introduced a new digital hub and launch events to help employers roll out a new pension scheme to employees. This new digital service is being launched in partnership with engagement...
Scottish Widows is to divest at least £440m from companies that have failed to meet strict environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards. Scottish Widows has warned it could significantly expand the scale...
20-20 Trustees has continued its growth strategy with the acquisition of Steve Southern Trustees Limited (SSTL), as well as recruiting several other trustees. Founded in 2012, Manchester-based SSTL currently supports over 50...
Eight out of 10 savers have not made any changes to their pension, despite the financial problems caused by the coronavirus pandemic, according to recent research. The People’s Pension found that 82...
Willis Towers Watson is calling for trustees to refocus priorities in order unlock “real ESG action” in UK pensions. The consultancy firm says spending an additional eight hours a year focused on...
The UK asset management and pensions sectors are well on the road towards getting greater transparency of investment costs and charges. Understanding the costs incurred through investing is important to deliver value for...
When data goes wrong in pensions, it can go very badly wrong. The case of Now: Pensions is instructive. It had to radically overhaul its administrative systems, ended up removed from The Pensions...
Most pension schemes recommended by consultants and advisers are ‘4 degree warming’ schemes that do not reflect the corporate values of their sponsors or the beliefs of their members. Such is the stark message from Tony Burdon,...
